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Module One | Assignment Four
Assume that you have a close friend who was recently appointed to the school board where you live. Your friend knows that in the past few weeks you have been reading materials related to educational assessment and asks you to spend a half-hour with her prior to the upcoming meeting of the school board. You agree.She says, “As you know, I am a brand-new member on our district’s school board, and during my first board meeting, two weeks ago, I must have looked as though I had fallen off a turnip truck on my way to the meeting. Other board members spoke often –and with confidence – about the educational tests that our district’s students must take these days, and they were clearly concerned about what they often referred to as a lack of ‘test validity.’ What I need from you is a brief description of what is meant by test validity.”In 200 words or less, supply your friend with a terse, clear explanation of what assessment validity is, how educators get a handle on it, and what sorts of evidence are typically used to confirm the presence or absence of assessment validity.Pulling off this particular word-limited explanatory assignment with skill, as you will soon discover, constitutes a nontrivial challenge.
Rubric
EDS 8846 Illustrative Response
EDS 8846 Illustrative Response
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
5 ptsExemplary
All aspects of the writing prompt are fully addressed. • Writing effectively communicates educational content to the intended audience. • The response is properly formatted for the intended audience (letter, email, notes, etc…)
4 ptsProfessional
An aspect of the writing prompt is not fully addressed. -or- • Writing communicates educational content to the intended audience. -or- • The response is not properly formatted for the intended audience (letter, email, notes, etc…)
3 ptsNeeds Improvment
An aspect of the writing prompt is not fully addressed. -&- • Writing communicates educational content to the intended audience. -&- • The response is not properly formatted for the intended audience (letter, email, notes, etc…)
0 ptsNo Marks
The writing prompt is not fully addressed. • Writing does not communicate educational content to the intended audience and is not formatted for the intended audience.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization – Conventions
5 ptsExemplary
Ideas are sequenced in a logical way that strongly supports the reader’s understanding and the writer’s intent. • Use of headings, paragraphs, and transitions help clarify main points. • Organization reflects strong grasp of intended text structure (e.g., persuasive, reflective, expository, etc.) • Demonstrates excellent use of standard writing conventions: spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentence construction, paragraphing, grammar and usage with virtually no errors. • Sentences are structured effectively, employ rich vocabulary, and vary in length and style. • Thoroughly edited and prepared
4 ptsProfessional
Ideas are sequenced in a logical way with only occasional digression or ambiguity. • Headings, paragraphs, and transitions are correctly used but basic. • Organization is appropriate for the text structure but unsophisticated. • Demonstrates competent use of standard writing conventions with few minor errors • Sentences are structured well, convey intended meaning, but may lack variety or richness. • Well edited and prepared considering time limits.
3 ptsNeeds Improvement
Though readable, Ideas are sequenced inconsistently or illogically; content may be confusing or lack cohesion. • Headings, paragraphs, and transitions are used inconsistently or ineffectively • Organization reflects very basic understanding of text structure or purpose Demonstrates inconsistent use of standard writing conventions though effort is evident. • Sentence structure varies, but attempts to use complex sentences may be ineffective. • Effort has been made to edit and prepare final draft, but may lack thoroughness or quality.
0 ptsUnacceptable
No apparent organization of ideas: Writing is difficult to follow. • Headings, paragraphs, and transitions are not used or are used incorrectly. • Organization reflects little understanding of the text structure or purpose. • Demonstrates poor use of standard writing conventions: Numerous errors or a pattern of errors indicate lack of understanding or care. • Sentence structures are simplistic or misused. • Poorly edited or formatted for the intended purpose. Preparation reflects a lack of effort or attention.
5 pts
Total Points: 10